Overview

The PL61 is part of a full line of purpose-built Cat pipelayers designed for performance, safety and serviceability. Easy transport width, combined with the experienced support of the Cat dealer network, means this key pipe line equipment is available when and where you need it.

Engine

• Engine Model Cat C4.4 Cat C4.4
• Flywheel Power 130.0 HP 97.0 kW
• Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 130.0 HP 97.0 kW
• Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) 132.0 HP 132.0 HP
• Cat C4.4 ACERT Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
• Cat C7.1 ACERT Emissions China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
• Fuel Tank 69.0 gal (US) 260.0 l
• DEF Tank(1) 5.0 gal (US) 19.0 l
• Note (1) All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations. All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
• Note (2) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
• Note (3) (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Pipelaying Equipment

• Lift Capacity 40000.0 lb 18144.0 kg

Weights - Operating Weight

• Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1) 39890.0 lb 18090.0 kg
• Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes 40060.0 lb 18170.0 kg
• Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1) 40920.0 lb 18560.0 kg
• Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes 41095.0 lb 18640.0 kg
• Note (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Weights - Shipping Weight

• Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1) 37570.0 lb 17040.0 kg
• Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes 37720.0 lb 17110.0 kg
• Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1) 38600.0 lb 17510.0 kg
• Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes 38780.0 lb 17590.0 kg
• Note (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Undercarriage

• Track Gauge 79.0 in 2000.0 mm
• Track on Ground 104.0 in 2645.0 mm
• Ground Contact Area - LGP 6920.0 in² 4.46 m²
• Ground Contact Area - Narrow 5100.0 in² 3.29 m²
• Ground Pressure(1) - LGP 5.9 psi 40.8 kPa
• Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow 7.8 psi 53.9 kPa
• Ground Pressure - LGP 6.3 psi 40.9 kPa
• Ground Pressure - Narrow 7.9 psi 54.0 kPa
• Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side 40/8 40/8
• Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP 560/760 mm (22/30 in) 560/760 mm (22/30 in)
• Note (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Dimensions

• Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes 109.0 in 2760.0 mm
• Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes 101.0 in 2560.0 mm
• Width - Counterweight Extended 187.0 in 4750.0 mm
• Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted 128.0 in 3240.0 mm
• Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed 126.0 in 3190.0 mm
• Track Gauge 79.0 in 2000.0 mm
• Operating Length 151.0 in 3850.0 mm
• Length - Track on Ground 104.0 in 2645.0 mm
• Machine Height - Tip of Winch 101.0 in 2570.0 mm
• Height of Machine from Tip of Grouser to Top of Stack(1) 112.0 in 2850.0 mm
• Height - Top of ROPS: Canopy/Cab 118.0 in 2985.0 mm
• Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang) 245.0 in 6220.0 mm

Air Conditioning System

• Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons.